Chapter overview: Chapter 11 from Love is Gone
In this standout chapter of the Internet novel Love is Gone, Sue Barnes introduces new challenges, powerful emotions, and major plot progress that captivate readers from beginning to end.
“I… I can explain,” she stammered.
Before she could finish, Oliver stormed out, his face contorted with rage. “You’ll pay for this,” he snarled at me.
“Lily, let’s go.”
Lily stayed by my side, ignoring him.
“I called a cab. We’ll go together. It’s not safe for you to be out alone this late,” Oliver said, his gaze fixed on me, burning with jealousy.
Lily frowned. “You go. I’m going home with Jason.”
“Oliver, how many times do I have to tell you?” she snapped. “You owe your career to me. Want to keep your fancy job? Then back the hell off.”
And I, looking at her with love, had said, “Lily, I will love you for life, cherish you, and respect you.”
She’d smiled, her eyes shining. “Jason, I swear, I will love you forever!”
Back then, I didn't understand. Vows are only as strong as the people who utter them. They can’t guarantee the future. Forever has an expiration date, and promises can be broken.

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